We Provide
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County provides a safe place for children to
learn and grow ... Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals ... Life enhancing programs and character development experiences. Hope and Opportunity.
Trained Staff
Every one of our Clubs has a core staff of trained youth development professionals to provide guidance and supervision, and serve as role models and mentors.
Club staff who work with young people are youth development professionals.
Their first job is to develop positive relationships and serve as role models. Above all, youth development professionals help young people become responsible, productive, caring citizens.
Our Staff
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County hires highly-qualified and highly-trained professionals. Club and administrative staff all strive to make a difference in the lives of children everyday.
Club Staff
Bradenton Club
Director: Willie Cooper; Program Director: Uganda Cherry
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DeSoto Club
Director: Wendell Faison; Program Director: Eddie Parmenter
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Palmetto Club: Director: Janice Taylor; Program Director: Louis Murrell
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Harllee Club: Director: Walt Holst
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The Club at Southeast High School: Director: Bob Burwell
Wise Guys and SMART Girls: Chris Stubenberg and Nelly Vargas
Administrative Staff
Chief Professional Officer: Carl D. Weeks
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Chief Financial Officer: Lorna McWatt
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Director of Operations: John Crockett
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Development Director: Valerie Nelson
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Events & Marketing Coordinator: Chelsea Lyman
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Human Resources: Vicki Siddons
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Director of Finance: Vickie Haugen
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Finance Assistant: Daniele Decoster
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Grant Writer: Diane Brown
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